Robert Mysicka

At Gowling WLG's Calgary branch, Robert Carleton serves as an associate with a focus on Business Law and Corporate Finance. His expertise stretches across various corporate disciplines, notably in corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), financial services, capital markets, and laws governing corporate commercial activities for both publicly traded and privately held entities.

Before his current tenure at Gowling WLG, Carleton honed his skills within the corporate legal sphere at a boutique firm as well as a significant regional firm located in Calgary. His career trajectory also includes a period where he lent his expertise to budding technology enterprises, aiding them in areas such as strategic planning, operational management, corporate governance, and financing strategies before making his way back into the realm of private legal practice at Gowling WLG.

Carleton's approach to legal counsel is notably enriched by his hands-on business experience, affording him a comprehensive understanding of his clients' needs and goals. This foundation enables him to offer advice that is not only legally sound but also practically applicable. His legal acumen spans a broad spectrum of activities including:

- The orchestration of mergers and acquisitions for both public and private entities, covering various transaction forms like plans of arrangement, amalgamations, privatizations, share purchases, take-over bids, and agreements for asset purchases and sales.

- Managing both brokered and direct financings, encompassing debt and equity.

- Navigating the complexities of stock exchange listings, compliance with exchange regulations, and adherence to corporate governance and regulatory compliance standards.

- Drafting and negotiating general commercial contracts across diverse sectors such as technology, oil and gas, manufacturing, and the cannabis industry.

- Advising on asset purchases, sales, corporate structuring, and organizational restructures.

Carleton's clientele includes both domestic and international firms, guiding them through the intricacies of financings, public offerings, mergers and acquisitions, engagements with private equity funds, and general corporate and commercial matters. His dual insight into both the business and legal landscapes makes him a pivotal asset to those navigating the corporate finance and M&A arenas.